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Lime Nutrition Facts

Dayap/Key lime
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 59%
Calories 50kcal / 2530kcal (1%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
2.4 g/ 42g (5%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.26 g/ 20g (1%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.89 g
Total Carbohydrates
6.3 g/ 348g (1%)
Dietary Fiber
2.3 g/ 20g (11%)
Sugar
1.4 g/ 63g (2%)
Protein
0.8 g/ 71g (1%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
41 mg/ 70mg (58%)
high
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B3
0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
17 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%)
Phosphorus
11 mg/ 700mg (1%)
Sodium
2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Lime (dayap) — a citrus fruit used as flavoring and for squeezing juice into drinks, viands, and sauces.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Lime adds fiber (2.3 g per 100 g) which helps keep your digestion regular, and it also brings natural sweetness with relatively low sugar (1.4 g). It has low fat (2.4 g total, with 0.26 g saturated) and very little sodium (2 mg), so it’s a good choice to boost taste without adding much salt. The carbohydrates are modest (6.3 g), making it easy to include alongside your usual meals and snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use lime juice to brighten flavor instead of adding extra salt or sugary sauces.
  • For meals: add lime as a finishing squeeze on grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.
  • For snacks: try lime water (water + lime juice) or add lime to fruit for a refreshing, lighter option.
  • If you’re watching fiber intake, start with smaller amounts; if you’re okay with fiber, you can include the pulp too.
  • Keep portions simple: a few tablespoons of juice per serving is usually enough for taste.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Kinilaw, Grilled fish with lime, Chicken adobo with lime, Sinampalukang manok, Mango-lime fruit salad
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